YARA-X Takes the Throne: Say Goodbye to Bugs and Hello to Rusty Perfection!

YARA 4.5.3 is out with five bug fixes, but don’t get too attached—YARA is making way for YARA-X, a Rust-powered upgrade already at work in VirusTotal. Time to upgrade your digital detective skills!

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Published: June 1, 2025 8:49 amAdded: June 1, 2025 at 1:56 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

YARA 4.5.3 is like the final season of a beloved TV show—sure, it’s got some bugfixes, but we’re all just waiting for the spin-off, YARA-X, to steal the spotlight!

Key Points:

  • YARA 4.5.3 has been released with five bugfixes.
  • YARA is set to be replaced by YARA-X, a Rust-based rewrite.
  • YARA-X is already operational in VirusTotal.
  • The announcement was made by Didier Stevens, a senior handler.
  • This marks the beginning of the end for YARA as we know it.

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